How do I replace the fresh air AC vent on an R231 SL63 ?

[SL63 Mark]

I need to replace the front air vent on the drivers window side that blows fresh air into the drivers face, as mine is not working properly. I can't find any how-to videos on this, has anyone seen any instructions ? I don't want to ruin the fascia, obviously, so I am reluctant to go poking about with screwdrivers/trim tools etc.

Any help/ideas gratefully received.

 

[sl500amgsport]

Have you checked out this post?

SL 550 Air vent replacement - MBWorld.org Forums

SL-Class (R231) - SL 550 Air vent replacement - I have a 2013 SL 550 and one of the air vents is broken and needs replacement. There is another another air vent that has an issue similar to the one described in this (https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-r231/753844-air-vent-issue-common-not.html)...

mbworld.org

It is a video for an A class but posts underneath are discussing the R231 removal...

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[SL63 Mark]

Have you checked out this post?

SL 550 Air vent replacement - MBWorld.org Forums

SL-Class (R231) - SL 550 Air vent replacement - I have a 2013 SL 550 and one of the air vents is broken and needs replacement. There is another another air vent that has an issue similar to the one described in this (https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-r231/753844-air-vent-issue-common-not.html)...

mbworld.org

It is a video for an A class but posts underneath are discussing the R231 removal...

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Thanks for that, the wire hook trick seemed to work pretty well, there are no secret holes on the R231. In fact the wire hook is the only method that would work.

So I have taken the vent out, and on closer inspection, the delicate plastic turn knob retainer mechanism has well and truly broken, there is no repairing it.

So I have ordered a new vent from MB parts dept @ £108. I am not a fan of eBay used parts, my experience has not been great over the years.

 

[sl500amgsport]

Thanks for that, the wire hook trick seemed to work pretty well, there are no secret holes on the R231. In fact the wire hook is the only method that would work.

So I have taken the vent out, and on closer inspection, the delicate plastic turn knob retainer mechanism has well and truly broken, there is no repairing it.

So I have ordered a new vent from MB parts dept @ £108. I am not a fan of eBay used parts, my experience has not been great over the years.

Car too nice to spoil for something costing less than a wiper blade (wow they are expensive)!

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